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What in the hell? Beneflix seems to have less to do with helping filmmakers than helping non-profits use filmmakers for fundraising purposes. Unless I'm reading it wrong, the non-profits are the recipients of the donations, not filmmakers. (See "how" page).

I suppose it could give a filmmaker exposure, and make them feel good by supporting a cause they believe in. But it's not going to help finance their own vision.

When I was trying to finance my second feature I had a meeting with a "producer" who said he had a plan for raising money for my film. His plan? Well, since actors really want to become famous, charge them to be in your film.

So simple...

Then he asked me if he could have role in the film just for coming up with such a great idea.

Lesson learned: If something sounds to stupid to be true, it probably is.